Sierra Leone Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Sierra Leone in February.

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Planning a getaway to Sierra Leone this February and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Sierra Leone in February

February in Sierra Leone generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Freetown.

For a closer look at conditions across Sierra Leone, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

February is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 8.3 mm (0.3 in) in Freetown. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Freetown, marking it as the year's driest month.

Average sunshine

February brings good sunshine to many areas. Freetown sees around 214 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Sierra Leone by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Sierra Leone — and find the best time to visit. (based on Freetown)

January29°C (84°F) February28°C (82°F) March28°C (82°F) April29°C (84°F) May29°C (84°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August27°C (81°F) September28°C (82°F) October28°C (82°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Sierra Leone in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Sierra Leone.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Sierra Leone

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Sierra Leone?

Temperature range in Sierra Leone (February)

Precipitation variation in Sierra Leone (February)

Freetown

In February Freetown generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
214 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
8.3 mm (0.3 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Freetown →

Banana Island

In February Banana Island generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
214 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Banana Island →

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Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Sierra Leone in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Freetown 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 8.3 mm (0.3 in)
Banana Island 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)

Sierra Leone weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sierra Leone in February?

Expect perfect weather across Sierra Leone in February. The popular destination of Freetown averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 26°C (79°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Sierra Leone in February?

Freetown averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in February, with overnight lows close to 26°C (79°F).

Does Sierra Leone get a lot of rain in February?

Not particularly. Freetown averages just 8.3 mm (0.3 in) of rain in February, making it a mostly dry month for Sierra Leone.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Sierra Leone?

We believe that February is one of the best times to visit Sierra Leone with overall perfect weather in Freetown. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Sierra Leone is in January, February, March, April and December with generally perfect weather in Freetown. On the other hand, the months of June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Sierra Leone.

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